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Herington, KS


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Herington, Kansas

Herington, Kansas, in Dickinson county, is 71 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 2,563.

The People and Families of Herington

In Herington, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Herington, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Herington had a median family income of $36,696.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Herington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Herington Housing

Herington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Herington, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Herington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Herington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Herington, KS

Comparing Herington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime44
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